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CE08 WXP

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,387 mi
Last recorded135,387 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 WXP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 135,387 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 121,985 miles

engine and under cover fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2020 121,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine and under cover fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2019 111,420 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 111,420 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 102,128 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jan 2018 102,128 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 96,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 88,928 miles

Engine covers,undertrays and outer sill covers fitted.

Engine oil on minimum.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 81,006 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2014 80,991 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 72,163 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 63,887 miles

Brake and service lights on on dash.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads starting to wear low.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2012 63,658 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake and service lights on on dash.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads starting to wear low.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 55,527 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 45,559 miles

front and rear tyres worn on edge

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 45,548 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear tyres worn on edge

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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CE08 WXP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 78,736 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE08 WXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CE08 WXP registered?

CE08 WXP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is CE08 WXP safe to buy?

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